YouTube’s Native VisionOS App Is Here
YouTube has officially launched a native app for the Apple Vision Pro. This update lets users access the YouTube video library within VisionOS. The new app supports standard YouTube videos, Shorts, and has a spatial tab to access the 3D, 360-degree, and VR180 content. Apple Vision Pro users can also see their subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and other account features.
The company confirmed that on the latest Vision Pro models equipped with Apple’s M5 chip, the YouTube for VisionOS app enables 8K video playback. YouTube says the videos remain front and centre while the surrounding environment fades away, creating a more “lean-back” viewing experience.
The YouTube for VisionOS app is 180MB in size and supports devices running on VisionOS 26.0 and later
The Apple Vision Pro headset was initially launched at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2023. YouTube chose not to offer a dedicated app during the launch of the device, the company instead directed users to use the platform through Safari. Until now, users had either used the web version or third-party apps to access YouTube. This method had drawbacks, such as limited connectivity and a lack of offline download.
Apple launched an upgraded M5-powered version of Apple Vision Pro in October last year, with improvements over the first-generation model. It has a starting price tag of $3,499 (roughly Rs. 3.07 lakh). The updated version is claimed to deliver up to three hours of video playback time on a single charge. Apple is said to be working on an affordable Vision Pro model with toned-down specifications. This model could be launched later this year.
